Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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